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NBC Meet the Press

Meet the Press NOW — February 25

Feb 25, 2025
Victoria Spartz, a Republican congresswoman and CPA from Indiana, discusses her opposition to Speaker Johnson's budget and raises concerns about healthcare fraud. Vaughn Hillard, NBC News White House correspondent, provides insights into the chaos surrounding federal worker layoffs initiated by Elon Musk's directive. Quinton Lucas, the Democratic mayor of Kansas City, shares how these layoffs are impacting his city, stressing the importance of humane treatment for those affected and the broader implications for local communities.
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  • A faction of conservative House Republicans opposes President Trump's budget blueprint, fearing it could negatively impact the deficit and essential services.
  • Elon Musk's demand for federal workers to justify their jobs has created confusion and raised concerns about the treatment of government employees amidst restructuring.

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Challenges Facing Trump's Budget Blueprint

President Trump's significant budget blueprint is encountering resistance from a faction of conservative House Republicans who view it as unsatisfactory and potentially harmful to the deficit. The vote on this multi-trillion dollar budget is critical, with a handful of far-right members publicly opposing it, while some moderate Republicans express concerns over potential cuts to Medicaid. House Speaker Mike Johnson stresses the importance of party unity to advance the budget framework, describing it as a product of extensive collaboration among over 95% of Republican members. Without consensus among House members, Trump's legislative agenda could face significant hurdles.

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